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Covid-19 and families How Swiss grandparents are handling coronavirus restrictions

Grandparents can hug their grandchildren again, but they’re still not allowed to look after them. How is this affecting intergenerational relations?

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Education  Are apprenticeships undergoing a ‘corona shock’?

Concerns raised that the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting apprenticeships in Switzerland.

Education Uncertainty reigns as schools re-open amid coronavirus pandemic

Thousands of children have returned to class on Monday, as Switzerland re-opens its compulsory schools after two months of coronavirus lockdown.

Education trends Why more women than ever are doing PhDs in Switzerland

Women are catching up to men when it comes to pursuing doctoral degrees.

Lobbying Interest groups present demands for coronavirus exit plans

Political parties, unions and other interest groups have published their proposals to relax restrictions introduced to stem the Covid-19 pandemic.

This content was published on April 15, 2020 12:32 PM

Education One fifth of pupils ‘falling through remote learning net’

There is a big difference in the amount of time pupils are spending at their studies during the corona school closures, a Swiss-led study has found.

This content was published on April 12, 2020 9:00 AM